Release name: Vandal Heart II
Size: 130 MB
Size: 130 MB
Genre: RPG
Language: English
Publisher: Konami
Sistem : Playstation 1
Description:
The storyline gives a nod to classic Final Fantasy settings, as while it may be very detailed, it quickly becomes apparent that it's all too grandiose and complicated to try and involve yourself. Joshua was your run of the mill peasant until he got on the bad side of the law by assassinating a political figure -- Running from the law, Joshua starts his own little militia ala gangstas in hopes of survival and prosperity. It kind of just takes off from there, and even after finishing the game, I find that I never really paid much attention to what was going on plot-wise.
At a glance, Vandal Hearts II seems to follow a very basic, tried and true gameplay system. It does, but isn't conventional in all respects. Namely, the game features what Konami likes to call "The Dual Battle System" -- Which is really just fancy talk for "AI moves during your turn", i.e., the battle segments include some traces of real time action. For the most part, the system works very well, and only encounters a few rough spots with some of the AI logistics that sometimes throw you into loop holes (i.e., you have to waste a move to make the CPU waste a move, so that you'll be in a position to attack). This doesn't detract from the experience at its core, but still is that much more ( to wade through when you really want to get into the meat of the gameplay.
Vandal Hearts II features very dumbed down character development, but is still integral to the game. Different characters may excel in certain skills or with certain weapons, but it's all very straightforward, and bearing in mind the strategy inclination of Vandal Hearts 2, is well placed.
One minor gripe I have about the gameplay system is the discovery of new spells. Each weapon has spells or new abilities locked inside of it, but can only be unearthed by your character by carrying it for a number of turns. To put it straight, this is a real bitch. Discovering these spells is vital to your success, and to do it you often must romp through the battlegrounds for no other reason but to try and unlock spells. This doesn't present a genuine challenge, it merely forces you to play longer in order to accomplish the same goals. Growl.
At a glance, Vandal Hearts II seems to follow a very basic, tried and true gameplay system. It does, but isn't conventional in all respects. Namely, the game features what Konami likes to call "The Dual Battle System" -- Which is really just fancy talk for "AI moves during your turn", i.e., the battle segments include some traces of real time action. For the most part, the system works very well, and only encounters a few rough spots with some of the AI logistics that sometimes throw you into loop holes (i.e., you have to waste a move to make the CPU waste a move, so that you'll be in a position to attack). This doesn't detract from the experience at its core, but still is that much more ( to wade through when you really want to get into the meat of the gameplay.
Vandal Hearts II features very dumbed down character development, but is still integral to the game. Different characters may excel in certain skills or with certain weapons, but it's all very straightforward, and bearing in mind the strategy inclination of Vandal Hearts 2, is well placed.
One minor gripe I have about the gameplay system is the discovery of new spells. Each weapon has spells or new abilities locked inside of it, but can only be unearthed by your character by carrying it for a number of turns. To put it straight, this is a real bitch. Discovering these spells is vital to your success, and to do it you often must romp through the battlegrounds for no other reason but to try and unlock spells. This doesn't present a genuine challenge, it merely forces you to play longer in order to accomplish the same goals. Growl.
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